Dell Precision 330 - Manual (Page 43)

Advanced Features 43
2 Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key.
The system prompts you to enter and verify the password. If a
character is illegal for password use, the system emits a beep.
3 Type in and then verify the password.
After you verify the password, the Setup Password setting changes to
Enabled. The next time you attempt to enter system setup , the system
prompts you for the setup password.
NOTE: The setup password can be the same as the system password.
NOTE: If the two passwords are different, the setup password can be used as
an alternate system password . However, the system password cannot be used in
place of the setup password.
A change to Setup Password becomes effective immediately (rebooting the
system is not required).
Operating Your System With a Setup Password Enabled
When you start system setup , the Setup Password option is highlighted,
prompting you to type the password.
If you do not enter the correct password, the system lets you view, but not
modify,
system setup options.
NOTE: To further protect your system from unauthorized changes, you can use
the Password Status system setup option in conjunction with the System
Password and Setup Password options.
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
To change an existing setup password, you must know the setup password.
1 Enter system setup .
2 If you have already assigned a setup password, type it at the prompt.
3 Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key to
delete the existing setup password.
The setting changes to Not Enabled.
4 If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in
" Assigning a Setup Password ."